North Korea Issues ‘Extreme Cold’ Weather Alert
North Korean authorities have warned of extreme weather conditions in the country as a cold wave sweeps the Korean peninsula. Temperatures are likely to dip below -30C in the northern…
North Korea Fires Missiles,South Korea Retaliates
South Korean president, Yoon Suk-yeol has described as an act of “territorial encroachment” North Korea’s firing on Wednesday of 17 missiles into the sea. The launch particularly angered President Yoon…
North Korea In Lockdown Over First Ever Covid Cases
North Korea has ordered a strict national lockdown after confirming its first official Covid infections. State media have reported an Omicron outbreak in the capital, Pyongyang, but did not state…
North Korea Tests Banned Intercontinental missile
North Korea has tested a banned intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the first time since 2017. Japanese officials said it flew 1,100 km (684 miles) and fell in Japanese waters…
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Into Sea
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, South Korea’s defence minister has said. The launch was first reported by the Japanese coast guard early on Wednesday, before…
Olympics: North Korea To Skip Games Over Covid-19 Fears
North Korea has announced it will not take part in the Tokyo Olympics this year, saying the decision is to protect its athletes from Covid-19. The decision puts an end…